Washington County, Missouri
Washington County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,195 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,604 inhabitants. Its county seat is Potosi. The county was created 211 years ago in 1812.
Quick Facts about Washington County
Population : | 24,604 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Missouri (United States) |
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Area : | 762 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
Named for : | George Washington |
Capital : | Potosi |
Establishment : | January 01, 1813 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 11:37:25 (3rd December 2024) |
Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Washington County is located at 37°57'42"N 90°52'39"W (37.9616800, -90.8774200). It has 5 neighbors: Crawford County, Franklin County, Iron County, Jefferson County and Saint Francois County.
Washington County map
The largest city of Washington County is Potosi with a population of 2,548. Other cities include, Irondale population 438, Summit population 302 and Caledonia population 126. See all Washington County cities & populated places.
Washington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Potosi | 2,548 | County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States |
Irondale | 438 | City in Washington County, Missouri |
Mineral Point | 353 | Village in the United States |
Summit | 302 | Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America |
Caledonia | 126 | City in Washington County, Missouri, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Washington County
Washington County has 5 neighbours.
- Crawford County county in Missouri, United States
- Franklin County county in Missouri, United States
- Iron County county in Missouri, United States
- Jefferson County county in Missouri, United States
- Saint Francois County county in Missouri, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washington County decreased by 2.4% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 25,195 | - | census |
2011 | 25,105 | -0.36% | estimation process |
2012 | 25,088 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2013 | 25,144 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2014 | 25,079 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2015 | 24,793 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2016 | 24,852 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 24,994 | 0.57% | estimation process |
2018 | 24,933 | -0.24% | estimation process |
2019 | 24,730 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2020 | 24,604 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Washington County (1)
first national park ranger, Yellowstone National Park Harry Yount was born in Washington County
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Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |